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5075 Flintridge Dr, Colorado Springs CO 80918 · License #1758920 · Center · Preschool Program
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2.124.A.1.k · Within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, of the occurrence of a critical incident at the facility or within twenty-four (24) hours of a child’s return to the facility the licensee must report in writing to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: Any police or sheriff contact with the facility.
Determined through Director's statement that police responded to the report of physical abuse on 6/18/2026, but licensing was not informed until 6/20/2026. Correction: Licensing must be informed within twenty-four hours of a critical incident resulting in police contact. Submit written documentation and verification of future compliance by 7/13/2026. Correct by 07/06/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jul 6, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.126.B · Pursuant to section 19-3-304, C.R.S., any caregiver or staff member in a child care facility who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect shall immediately upon receiving such information report or cause a report to be made of such fact to the county department of human or social services, the local law enforcement agency, or through the child abuse hotline reporting system as set forth in section 26-5-111, C.R.S.
Determined through staff statements that Director was made aware of an allegation of physical abuse on 6/17/2026, but program did not report allegation to county department of human services. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Any staff member who has knowledge of an allegation of abuse or neglect must immediately report to the county department of human services. Submit written documentation and verification of future compliance by 7/13/2026. Correct by 07/06/2026
Disposition: Founded
Disposition: Founded
Disposition: Unfounded
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Jul 6, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.K · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment at the center, each staff member must read and be trained, and have the opportunity to ask questions about all licensing rules governing child care centers. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the licensing rules.
Determined through staff statement that SM1 was unaware that physical redirection must only be used to keep a child from immediate, imminent danger, although a signed statement indicating that she had read and understood all licensing rules governing child care centers. Correction: Each staff member must read and understand all licensing rules governing child care centers. Submit written documentation and verification of future compliance by 7/13/2026. Correct by 07/06/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jul 6, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.225.B · Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.
Determined through staff statements that SM1 subjected CH1 to physical harm by attempting to physically pick CH1 up off their mat after nap, causing a scrape on CH1's neck. Correction: Children must not be subjected to physical harm. Submit written documentation and verification of future compliance by 7/13/2026. Correct by 07/06/2026 ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Jul 6, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.225.I · Physical redirection may be used to keep a child from immediate imminent danger. The child must be immediately released once removed from imminent danger.
Determined through staff statements that SM1 attempted to physically pick CH1 up off their mat after nap, causing a scrape on CH1's neck. Correction: Physical redirection must only be used to keep a child from immediate, imminent danger. Submit written documentation and verification of future compliance by 7/13/2026. Correct by 07/06/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jul 6, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.A · All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Determined through staff statements that SM1 failed to use good judgement and concern for the proper care and well-being of children when using physical redirection to move CH1 from mat. Correction: All staff must demonstrate good judgement and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Submit written documentation and verification of future compliance by 7/13/2026. Correct by 07/06/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jul 6, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.124.A.1.d · Within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, of the occurrence of a critical incident at the facility or within twenty-four (24) hours of a child’s return to the facility the licensee must report in writing to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: Any allegation of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect to a child that results in a mandatory report to law enforcement or a county department of human or social services agency, or the child abuse reporting hotline as described in section 19-3-304, C.R.S.
Determined through Director's statement that incident occurred on 6/17/2026, but licensing was not informed until 6/20/2026. Correction: Licensing must be informed within twenty-four hours of a critical incident resulting in an allegation of physical abuse. Submit written documentation and verification of future compliance by 7/13/2026. Correct by 07/06/2026
Corrected Corrected by Jul 6, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.N · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and annually, all staff responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunizations records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course.
Reviewed file of staff responsible for child immunizations record collection, CDHPE immunization course training has expired. Correction: Ensure staff responsible for child immunizations record collection complete the CDHPE immunization course training. Submit documentation and written verification of compliance by 5/15/2025. Correct by 04/15/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.1 · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of school-required immunization status or certificate of medical or nonmedical exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health. Up-to-date school-required immunizations must be documented as specified on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment certificate of immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.
Reviewed five child files, one file did not have immunizations on a CDHPE approved form. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Review child files, ensure all immunizations are documented as specified on a CDHPE or approved alternate form. Submit documentation and written verification of compliance by 5/15/2025. Correct by 04/15/2025
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.217.A.15 · Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of children and maximum group size: 6 weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 months to 36 months:10 toddlers, 24 months to 36 months: 14 toddlers, 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children, 3 years to 4 years: 20 children, 4 years to 5 years: 24 children, 5 years and older: 30 children, Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 children.
Reviewed attendance rosters and interviewed Director, determined that maximum group size of 20 children for a mixed age group of 2 1/2 to 6 years of age was sometimes exceeded on the playground. Correction: Immediately ensure that the max group size does not exceed 20 children. Submit written plan for future compliance by 10/18/2024. Correct by 10/11/2024 ________________________________________________
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.D.4.a · Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.
Observed two staff files, Staff member, Kaylin D. (DOH 7/26/2024) did not have a successfully completed Trails child abuse or neglect, CBI or FBI record request. prior to caring for children. Staff member Laura M. (DOH 7/26/2024) was allowed unsupervised access to children without a completed Trails record check. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Kaylin D. and Laura M. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Immediately ensure that staff members who have not successfully completed Trails, CBI or FBI record checks do not care for children and that staff members who have not successfully completed Trails record check are not allowed unsupervised access to children. Submit documentation of CBI, FBI, TRAILS background check with written response by 8/19/2024. Correct by 08/07/2024
Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.